Visa Policy
Home Office updates, criteria changes, comparison with alternative visas.
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Students can now switch to Innovator Founder without leaving the UK
Since 25 November 2025, graduates can switch from a Student visa to Innovator Founder inside the UK under rule change HC 1333. Here is how the route works.
TorlyAI Editorial · 14 JUL 2026 · 6 MIN READ - VISA POLICY
Innovator Founder visa fees rise again from April 2026
From 8 April 2026 the Innovator Founder application fee rose to £1,357 (overseas) and £1,693 (in-UK). Here is the full cost of ownership, including IHS and ILR.
TorlyAI Editorial · 13 JUL 2026 · 6 MIN READ - VISA POLICY
Endorsing body list changes again: what April 2026 means
The GOV.UK endorsing body list was updated on 20 April 2026, removing two legacy bodies. Here is who can endorse new Innovator Founder applications now.
TorlyAI Editorial · 11 JUL 2026 · 6 MIN READ - VISA POLICY
Innovator Founders keep the 3-year route to settlement
The UK is moving most routes to a 10-year settlement baseline. Innovator Founder and Global Talent holders keep the existing 3-year route to ILR.
TorlyAI Editorial · 10 JUL 2026 · 6 MIN READ - VISA POLICY
TorlyAI is now in Claude: your visa specialists, inside Claude.ai
TorlyAI's six UK Innovator Founder Visa specialists are now a connector you add to Claude.ai in about a minute — 4F scoring, plan structure, £24/month.
Duke Harewood · 19 JUN 2026 · 6 MIN READ - VISA POLICY
Ireland visa vs UK Innovator Visa: insights for entrepreneurs
Ireland's STEP and the UK Innovator Founder Visa look similar — but the capital test, endorsement gate, and settlement timelines diverge sharply.
Duke Harewood · 22 APR 2026 · 10 MIN READ - VISA POLICY
April 2023 Innovator Founder Visa criteria changes: what changed, what didn't
The April 2023 changes replaced the Innovator Visa with the Innovator Founder Visa. Here's what actually changed — and why 'no £50k required' is dangerous.
TorlyAI Editorial · 22 APR 2026 · 8 MIN READ
